Do you want to frame your memories of your time in the Armed Forces?
A commissioned original is exactly that ... an original piece of work bespoke to the client's wishes after consultation with me. Firstly, a 'rough' will be prepared then an image emailed to the client with the bprice of the piece.
If amendments etc are required they will be done now. When happy, Malcolm will proceed to detail/finish the piece.
Above two images - This study is a birthday present commissioned by the subject's son for his dad's birthday, it shows a proud John Gigg during his service days (taken from a rather dodgy newspaper photo of the time) in Germany during the 60's with his 3 favourite vehicles. We even managed to get the tank's callsign and squadron so I could make the picture as true as possible and, without the recipient 'twigging' to the ruse!!
(Please be aware the above image is infact two A4 scans joined together to make the A3 picture for the website).
Prior to despatch Malcolm will provide an image of the finished piece to the commissioner. At this point, assuming the commissioner is happy with the picture, payment and shipment in return will take place.
Costs ...
Commissioned originals dependant on subject prices are all negotiated but guidelines are:
A3 Pencil/Watercolour prices start at £80 each unmounted incl p&p. However, if you have a wish then simply get in touch, I am able to tailor to suit for most requirements. I am also available for non military subjects such as people/childrens portraiture, pet portraits, caricatures and cartoons. I happily supply corporate artwork for leaving presentations etc either as special commissioned 'one offs' or in bulk printed 'signed editions' form. Whatever your wish, just contact me with your enquiry and I will endeavour to try my hardest to help!
Examples of previously commissioned art
This framed picture was 1 of 3 commissioned by HQ Coy, 11 Trg Bn, REME, Arborfield where they will very shortly hang.
Eddie wanted to put his most memorable vehicles along with a portrait of himself from his service days into a picture, this is the result complete with 3 board mount in the colours of the RTR. Eddie was very happy and you can see his comments on the Client Testimonials page.
Long story involved with this one concerning a Christmas present order of one of my originals which turned into this picture......another very happy customer.
This commission was for an Officer wishing to present an image of his Challenger 2 which he served on whilst in Iraq on Operation Telic, to his Squadron. This image is, in fact, an A3 print I had made for him as, he liked the original that much he wanted to have a copy for himself.
This next picture was completed as a 'hommage' to a good fellows father. The commissioner had researched his father's military career as sadly he'd passed away earlier in life than expected. Therefore little was known. The chap served in the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars during WW2 and was very active in North Africa against Rommels vaunted Afrika Korps. the chap saved a comrades life one day and, during the conflict was lucky to survive being blown from each of the three main types of tank in which he crewed. This picture reflects these facts. And shows the three tanks, capbadge and Jerboa of the 8th Army 'Desert Rats' along with a portrait of the man himself. The picture was supplied framed and mounted in the Regimental Colours of the Gloucestershire Hussars with a small inscription 'windowed' into the mount. I met the guy in a service area on the M5 and, picture and money changed hands in a most 'mafia like' manner. Luckily the guy is a Police officer so no worries there. He was certainly chuffed with the result..............or at least he didn't arrest me!!
This next commission is for a dear friend in the US who's brother is in the US Marine Corps and is returning home shortly. It is a portrait of the chap on a street in Iraq with his Hummvee in the background. Dodgy scan I'm afraid as I had to scan in two halves then edit them together!
Recently I was approached to do a pair of pictures as birthday presents for a couple old chums of mine. Judging by their looks and the nice email I got, they were pleased with the results.
This commission was for a chap who had served on this FV436 command post vehicle during the Gulf War (Op Granby) he contacted me with the wish and a few photos. This picture shows the commissioner, his beloved vehicle, a camouflaged command post and the various insignia designating his unit attachments during the war along with the Royal Signals capbadge. The client has contacted me since receipt to voice his pleasure at the result. Thanks Jim, it was a pleasure.
